SEA CHANGE - TREE CHANGE - MID NORTH COAST NSW

Jamestrong Packaging is a leading metal packaging manufacturer within Australia and New Zealand.

We currently have a position for a qualified Shift Fitter Machinist as part of our engineering team within manufacturing plant located at Taree NSW, where we manufacture aluminium aerosols cans and are currently commissioning a new aluminium casting line.

Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate.

We are also open for accepting international qualified trade fitter applicants.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager .

Roster & Rates of Pay

- The Taree aerosols can manufacturing operations is a 24 hour 7 day per week facility.
- The incumbent must be prepared to work rotating 8 or 12 hour shifts as per our 5, 6 or 7 day roster inclusive of weekends in accordance with the Enterprise Agreement.
- Above award rates of pay.
- The incumbent must also be prepared to work reasonable amount of overtime.

Key criteria

- Relevant Trade qualification required (e.g. Trade qualified Fitter Machinist, Mechanical Fitter & Turner).
- Experience in producing high end consumer packaging for the FMCG industry.
- Knowledge of heavy machinery in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
- Competent understanding in hydraulics and pneumatics.
- High risk licenses eg forklift, confined space and working at heights preferred.
- Safety orientated individual.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team

Key responsibilities:

- Compliance with workplace health, safety and environmental regulations.
- Embraces quality management and continuous improvement based principles.
- Ensure all work related activities actions are recorded and implemented as required.
- Discuss & engage with manufacturing operations of each specific machine on all lines & document all issues raised. Repair after consulting with Team Leader.




- Take the lead/ownership on major machine rebuilds & absorb all information especially when assisting OEM personnel.
- In-depth line inspections, identify any parts worn or faulty to be rectified
- If a breakdown occurs, work cohesively with other engineering team members and manufacturing technicians to get the lines running ASAP.
- Rebuild of components, ink stations, pumps, etc. with attention to detail.
- Assist with line set up after change-overs with manufacturing personnel.
- Working closely with the production team to maximise machine reliability.
- Coaching and developing less experienced engineering staff.
- Occasionally attend a call out for a major breakdown.
- Promote and support an on-going culture of commitment to work practices and procedures described in Standard Operating Procedures.
- Advocate of LEAN principles and firm basis of standardisation.
- Ensure that daily and cyclical maintenance schedules are adhered to.
- Always ensure that, the plant and equipment is maintained in a clean condition that is in keeping with the expectations of the plant and the wellbeing of fellow employees.
- Promote and maintain a level of housekeeping that supports the culture of a safe work environment. Everything has a place and is in its place marked and documented.
- Application of JSA and Permit to Work Safety Systems.

To be successful in this role you will ideally:

- Always maintain a high standard of workmanship
- High level of self-motivation required to complete tasks as soon as possible.
- High level communication and influencing skills.
- Competent computer literacy skills.
- Knowledge of 5S principles.
- Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis is a must.
- Competent verbal and written communication skills.
- Organizational and planning skills.
- To embrace and practice Jamestrong Values and work to company policies and procedures.

Job Types: Full time, Permanent

Pay: $85,000.00 – $115,000.00 per year

Experience:

- Fitter Machinist: 2 years (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- trade qualification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Shift Fitter Machinist (Taree)
🏢 Jamestrong Packaging
📍 Taree